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EnvironmentLessons from a lonely tortoise
In the Galapagos Islands, scientists are struggling to save some of the most endangered creatures in the world.
By Bryn Nelson -
AnimalsA Wild Ferret Rise
Once nearly extinct, wild black-footed ferrets are making a comeback in Wyoming.
By Emily Sohn -
AnimalsLong nose, hopeful future
A chainsaw-nosed creature of the sea finally earns some protection.
By Emily Sohn -
Health & MedicineToxic Dirt + Avian Flu = Science Fair Success
Fifteen-year-old Nolan Kamitaki shows what it takes to become one of America's top young scientists.
By Emily Sohn -
Health & MedicineThe electric brain
Electrical implants allowed a brain-damaged man to talk, eat, and move again.
By Emily Sohn -
ChemistrySuper Sticky Power
Scientists have combined the sticking power of geckos and mussels to create an extrasticky material.
By Emily Sohn -
TechSlip Sliming Away
Scientists study how slime helps slugs and snails get around on only one foot.
By Emily Sohn -
TechSlip sliming away
Scientists study how slime helps slugs and snails get around on only one foot.
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SpaceWhat Comets Are Made Of
Astronomers are learning a lot from watching a comet break into pieces.
By Emily Sohn -
AnimalsPolar bears in trouble
Melting ice is bad news for polar bears that live in northern Alaska.
By Emily Sohn -
LifeWhat Comets Are Made Of
Astronomers are learning a lot from watching a comet break into pieces.
By Emily Sohn -
ClimateThe best defense is a good snow fence
Science fair superstar Erica David shows how fences that trap snow can help the environment.
By Emily Sohn